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Do it yourself

I'm not sure why you reverted the changes I made to Do it yourself, but please stop and take the time to look at the links that I've changed before reverting again. Some do not belong, and your earlier culling removed a few that did (for example links to DIY culture amd DIY ethic in the "see also" section). If you feel strongly about the changes, please discuss it on the talk page. Thanks. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 04:49, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

One small question

I don't mean to employ your talk page as a forum for technical questions, but since you left the welcome on my user page... Anyhow, whenever I add a person to a category, they always get listed on the category page in alphabetical order of their first name, rather than their last. Is there any way I can solve this? Thanks, Lithoderm (talk) 16:03, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Retirement

The statement was in regards to the SPA nominator Red Hugh, who is a sockpuppet of a 'retired' user that I just don't care to name. The AFD was closed, and the SPA has slung no less than three personal attacks without consequence. SashaNein (talk) 21:30, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

KENNETH REXROTH

I think you sent me a warning by mistake. I'm the fellow who added the "On The Road" comment (Reinhold Cacoethes) in the "Beat Generation" section of the "Kenneth Rexroth" article. For a while there, I was a bit confused, and thought you to be one of those crack-pots and half-wits that watch over a Wiki-entry as their own personal fiefdom and who add and subtract factual information when it does not jibe with their own fawning tendencies and/or distorted world-views. I now believe you were trying to contact another editor. Since you are on "holiday"...I will forthwith accept your apology and just consider the matter dropped. Garagehero (talk) 01:11, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

Why I restored the "Las Vegas" comment

I think it raises a very relevant point, namely what defines vaudeville? Vaudeville-like entertainment has never vanished entirely, and I think there's a case to be made that live entertainment in general, and shows featuring a series of short, separate performances in particularly, are experiencing a bit of a revival. Are Las Vegas shows in fact vaudeville without the name, or, if not, why not? Dpbsmith (talk) 15:38, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Signs

Hi, why did you say that Signs was not about an alien invasion and delete it from List of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction? Are there any statements by Shyamalan or others involved with the movie's making to suggest something other than this straightforward interpretation, which is assumed by the Signs wikipedia article? If not I think it should probably stay, there are plenty of reviews which refer to them as aliens and which would qualify as reliable sources. Hypnosifl (talk) 17:04, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

"I will defer to your opinion on the matter. My main point is that, unlike "War Of The Worlds" or "Independence Day," "Signs" does not show an alien invasion. At most, there are mysterious indications, and then---perhaps---one alien. It simply does not seem the same. But, do what you like. Cheers!"

Thanks. On the point about numbers, I'd just note that although we only saw a few of the creatures in the movie, the characters did see television reports that they were appearing all over the world and attacking humans, and towards the end of the movie it was reported that "the battle turned around in the Middle East" when "three small cities there found a primitive method to defeat them" (i.e. found the creatures were allergic to water--getting the quotes from here). So, this does sound like the world was facing a full-scale invasion. Hypnosifl (talk) 19:37, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Vandalism

Do not vandalise the Old English (Ireland) page. If you can support the remarks that I have questioned: do so; otherwise do not even attempt to revert my request for citations. 86.42.91.234 (talk) 10:56, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

LewRockwell.com

What makes you think that Rockwell would object to the label "anarchist" with regards to LRC? Rockwell's Rothbardian anarchocapitalism is well-documented (See Talk:Lew_Rockwell#Removing_Anarchist_Classification). DickClarkMises (talk) 19:56, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Well, I don't think WP:NPOV allows us to say which is the "true" anarchism. I personally know lots of anarchocapitalist types who also refer to themselves as anarchists, but of course the black-flag-waving anarchists would disagree because of the difference on property rights. Since both classes of ideologues use the term fairly often in reference to themselves I would say that the category should include both sorts of anarchist simply as a matter of common usage. Going deeper and coming up with the "answer" for Misplaced Pages purposes would be a WP:OR/WP:SYN problem too, I think. Again, I really just want to avoid stepping in the bear trap of trying to tell some people they are incorrect in using a term while endorsing the term's use for others. DickClarkMises (talk) 01:44, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

William Blake rephrase

Regarding the section of influences and adaptation of his work, i've rephrased it now but can we have some citations to back up the claims. I've seen it all too often that these mini-lists degenerate in to unverifiable, random claims or just plain lies. Citation makes their inclusion more relevant and provides links to articles which may be of interest to the reader. Thanks. Sillyfolkboy (talk) 18:09, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Can you help me?

I wonder if you can help me with a problem I have. I've been following the edits of the ISP editor User:64.41.7.95, and I have reverted the majority of them because they generally do not improve the articles. They're not vandalism, per se, but they substitute stilted or convoluted language for more straight-forward and understandable constructions. At times, they actually change the meaning of things, such as changing "presenting", the medical term in the article about Lyme Disease, into "present." In an film article, the words of a direct quote were changed. You reverted this editor's work in the Mexican Revolution article, so I think you can get a sense from that about what I mean.

As I say, if the edits aren't in good faith, they're a particularly insidious form of vandalism, because they would likely pass muster a significant percentage of the time, since they're close enough to being acceptable that they don't draw attention to themselves.

My question is -- where do I go with this problem? I'd appreciate any advice you'd care to pass on. Ed Fitzgerald (unfutz) 04:40, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply - I'll get some evidence together and ponder how to present it at ANI so I'm not laughed off the page. Ed Fitzgerald (unfutz) 04:55, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

In casy you're interested, I posted at ANI Ed Fitzgerald (unfutz) 06:01, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

Ivan Illich

Good day. I've been patiently awaiting a response to a question I've left on the Ivan Illich talk page. I don't know of any source in which he self-identifies as an anarchist, which I need before I can add him to the list of anarchists currently being built. As you've just responded to an attempt to remove notation of him being an anarchist catholic, perhaps you would know of a citation I may use. Any assistance would be appreciated. --Cast (talk) 04:54, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks & a Tip O' the Hat

Thanks for the note about the Int'l Agrarian Bureau. I should add at sometime that in 1947 the IAB was reorganized as the International Peasant Union. I have an interest in those political and economic paths that lay outside the mainstream: Agrarianism, Distributism, Social Catholicism and so forth. I see from your entry we share several other interests: Scottish heritage (Clan MacRae), the Celtic nations, science fiction, coffee and Guinness. Cheers! LAWinans (talk) 15:17, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

Merci

I wanted to thank you for you constant watching of the article Quebec sovereignty movement. You have more patience than I do... :-) I always intended to come back to it and do a good job at sourcing it, same for History of the Quebec independence movement, but as you surely know these are complex and controversial topics requiring a careful choice of words, a lot of research, a lot of reading... Before doing anything though, I thought it made sense to start a bibliography on the subject, which I did here:

• User:Mathieugp/drafts/History of the Quebec independence movement
• fr:Utilisateur:Mathieugp/Brouillons/Histoire du mouvement indépendantiste québécois

The subject of Quebec's independence is of course inseparable from the broader topic of Quebec nationalism and I also started hunting references for it, which I listed here:

• fr:Utilisateur:Mathieugp/Brouillons/Nationalisme québécois
• User:Mathieugp/drafts/History of Quebec nationalism (not much yet: translation not even started)

There is a lot of online material (integral or excerpts), most in French, but still enough in English to write something decent using mostly English-language references. We'll get there! :-) -- Mathieugp (talk) 15:13, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Actually, there probably is a lot that you could do to help out. Two heads are better than one in many situations. Not to mention it would keep me motivated and focused on this task. :-) Can you read French pretty good? If not, I'll try to think of things that could be done with English-only sources. -- Mathieugp (talk) 16:51, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

RE: 74.230.99.202

I've blocked the IP for 48 hours. I find that revert, block, ignore is the best defense in cases like this. GlassCobra 23:14, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

RBI will not work in this case because I am not an attention seeking vandal. This is a matter of principle. The Whiskey In The Jar article will be maintained in an appropriate manner and I will not allow RepublicanJacobite to continue vandalizing it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.146.80.126 (talk • contribs) (23:25, 8 July 2008)

Sure thing. Both semi-protected for a week. That should help things a bit. GlassCobra 22:28, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

I sorted your stalkers latest run, hope you don't mind;)--Domer48 (talk) 19:01, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

I see they were back. Sorry I missed it. --Domer48_'fenian' 21:26, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

I see he's indefinitely blocked now....shame! 15 cans of Stella₃₀₃ 03:17, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Oy! And I thought I was going to get some peace. ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 03:42, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Aw, did I miss the fun? Darn. GlassCobra 03:52, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh, he's promised to return, worry not! ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 03:56, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

RE User talk:81.155.33.186

In exactly what way have I (81.155.33.186) added "unsourced or original content"? Many thanks. Is mise le meas. D.de.loinsigh (talk) 02:59, 14 July 2008

recent edits by the above ip that you reverted

I'm curious some reverts you did recently. One example is this. I can understand reverting the british part, but the line above says | birth_place=Ballybot, ], ]. If you agree he was born in Ireland, wouldn't that make him Irish? If you don't agree that he was born in Ireland, shouldn't the "birth place" line be removed as well?--Rockfang (talk) 03:36, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

When you have a moment, could you respond please?--Rockfang (talk) 04:23, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

It's complicated for people born in Northern Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement gives people the right to self-identify as Irish, British or both. The IPs edits were horrendously bad, labelling both republicans and unionists as both Irish and British without a single source, which given the sensititivty of nationality when it comes to Northern Ireland is a bad idea. 2 lines of K₃₀₃ 12:01, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

That makes sense. Thanks for the info.--Rockfang (talk) 12:11, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Civility

I was not too happy with your tone, I obviously read the article - otherwise I would not have edited it. It is far from clear, it states one date with a year, and then a date without a year, at no time does it make it clear both events were within the same year.

Oh and since you are trying to imply that I did not read/understand what has been said, I might suggest that you look a little closer at my edit summary, I did not accuse anyone, I asked a question - there is a world of difference between questions and accusations. I just find all the little coincidences in wikipedia quite interesting, just after I edit the bloody sunday article, I have 3 editors all turn up to revert me on another article. Wouldn't it be interesting if those three editors all had something in common?

Anyway have a nice day, and feel free to be a little more careful with your tone in future. Sennen goroshi (talk) 17:01, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Song lyrics

Some WP:SPA randomer went through a few talk pages last year (notably those for Connolly and Pearse) and inexplicably dropped in some "rebel song" lyrics. The ones at Talk:Patrick_Pearse remain. Guliolopez (talk) 14:51, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

RIRA

I just went through the CIRA page, and there was no mention of the pronouncement on the latest IMC reports. Should there be a new section? I have added it into the http://en.wikipedia.org/Real_Irish_Republican_Army#Renewed_campaign_in_Northern_Ireland section as it seemed most appropriate. It talks about its potential and picking again after Omagh. It certainly doesn't go elsewhere: Origins, Objectives, Early campaign, Omagh bombing, Ceasefire, Return to activity (as you said already), Bombings in England, Arrests, Subsequent activities (not really an activity already done), Structure and status (already disputed thsi), and Weaponry Lihaas (talk) 21:36, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Your request

Your userpage was already semiprotected; I added move protection. I semi'd and moveprotected your talk page. Let me know when you want those removed. Thanks, NawlinWiki (talk) 16:47, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Sure thing. I believe this is what you're looking for? GlassCobra 17:06, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Thank you! ---RepublicanJacobite_{The'FortyFive'} 17:22, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Hmm. Can you see that link? Non-admins might not be able to. If not, you should be able to see this. GlassCobra 17:35, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

X-Files

Look, I know it doesn't belong in that section since it's not mytharc, but it's still important to note that some non-mytharc episodes did introduce important characters. I wanted to give it a section of its own, but GSK threw a fit over that and told me to incorporate them. What do you want me to do with them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mustex (talk • contribs) 01:02, 26 July 2008 (UTC) I already posted about it there, but no one responded. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mustex (talk • contribs) 01:50, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure how that could be phrased to not sound awkward in the character section. Mustex —Preceding undated comment was added at 22:10, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

I posted there, but no one ever replied. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mustex (talk • contribs) 01:53, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Sinn Féin

You haven't explained your assertion that Irish Americans in "Southie" are inclined to support Sinn Féin rather than Fianna Fáil, the Republican Party. Is it because they're socialists; oppose the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq and the illegal US blockade of Cuba; and support the PLO and ETA? Millbanks (talk) 07:32, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

I've replied to you on my Discussion page Millbanks (talk) 09:20, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the comment on the discussion page, which seems fair enough. In fact it is not only in Southie that Sinn Féin has this reputation, although they have very limited support in the Republic of Ireland, as was evidenced in last years' elections. My only other point is that I doubt if SF would claim to be heirs of Michael Collins, who was of course murdered by anti-Treaty forces. If anything, this claim would be made by Fine Gael. Le dea-mhéin. Millbanks (talk) 21:55, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

To all members of the Anarchist Task Force - about improvement of the AI-Wiki-page

I have just joined the Anarchist Task Force, and I have had some problems with publishing of my Anarchist International Misplaced Pages page, see my sandbox http://en.wikipedia.org/User:Anna_Quist/Anarchist_International for the present version/proposal. This page needs improvements to reach Wiki-consensus, and this should be a somewhat collective project to avoid a "COI"-template. As I am new to editing here on Misplaced Pages I need help with the page, I hope for your cooperation with this improvement. As an introduction to this cooperation, feel free to read this note on my talk page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/User_talk:Anna_Quist#Message_to_all_anarchists_on_Wikipedia_-_Anarchy_is_cooperation_without_coercion.2Fdestruction.2Fdeletion_-_about_the_deletion_of_the_AI-Wiki-page_and_cooperation_to_achieve_an_updated_AI-page_with_general_Wiki-consent .

Any contribution, matter of fact criticism, to give input and advice, or even contribute to new sections, will be helpful, and is much appreciated. Please join in the project...

(Anna Quist (talk) 17:18, 29 July 2008 (UTC))

Adding pictures

Hello; I was wondering if you would know the answer to a question I have.

I have a book which has an image of an old painting of Murrough O'Brien (an important Irish figure of the 17th C.) I want to add the picture to the Murrough O'Brien page.

Is there any legal problems if I do this?.

Thanks for your attention. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Inchiquin (talk • contribs) 12:27, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

RE: The Troubles

Did this take care of it? GlassCobra 22:54, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

Couldn't get access to the history? What do you mean?

As for the vandalism, just wanted to make sure that was what you were referring to. It was a vandal who's a little more skilled than most, to be certain. The "position: absolute" part that he added made it go to the top of the page. Unfortunately, not being a very skilled coder, I can't tell you more than that. It has indeed been fixed though. GlassCobra 23:00, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I see what you mean. Looks like the text that the vandal included had obscured the top of the page. I'll make sure he hasn't screwed around on any other pages. Thanks for the heads up. :) GlassCobra 23:09, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

Contributions to Irish Culture

Hello RepublicanJacobite from Belfast- I am sorry that you do not like the additions I made to the article, I thought that a few pictures would make the section more interesting rather than simply a photograph of St Patrick's Cathedral; what does St Patrick's Catedral have to do with that section anyway? - The reasons in particular for selecting those 2 ladies is simply; they are well known, whether individulas like or dislike them they are legends and more recognisable then most, their Irish connections are documented and verifibale through references, they have identified themselves as Irish American at various stages in their lives that is recorded in print, at stages through their careers in film and music have contributed to Irish American culture and finally the photographs do not infringe on wikipedia copyright rules. Why not select them? They are as worthy as any and to include them does not devalue the others. I intended to add some photographs in the other sections as well because as the saying goes " a picture is worth a thousand words". I believe that these photographs or indeed any in that section would be an improvement but am not going to engage in an editing war over it. I don't understand why the references to these 2 individulas was also removed as references are a positive additions to all wikipedia articles.Vono (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 07:27, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Oh Misplaced Pages, how I wish I could quit you

Yo RJ, long time. I haven't retired in an attention-seeking fit of pique, merely tried to restrain myself from devoting hours to the encyclopaedia while I try to finish an ongoing real-life project before the onset of the academic year. As a writer, I'm sure you can appreciate the futility of such attempts to stave off procrastination! All it's done is encourage me to pile up a list of things to do come September. I'm not the individual you identified, though we do look similar I suppose. I haven't seen you editing much lately; surprising given the activity on surrealism and libertarianism articles. In any case, must get back to work, hope you are well, Skomorokh 18:20, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Nice Brokeback Mountain reference. EVCM (talk) 00:48, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Haven't seen it Aldrich old chum, I'm terribly homophobic. Skomorokh 01:35, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Stalker

I'll keep that in mind. If you ever get pestered again, just tell me or head to AIV. I'm starting to think longer blocks (2 days-1 week) will be needed. bibliomaniac15 20:00, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

We have 1500 admins, almost 800 of which are currently active, and very much so. I'm pretty sure we have the firepower and the patience to deal with whatever army he has in mind. :) bibliomaniac15 20:25, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Oxford Wikimania 2010 and Wikimedia UK v2.0 Notice

Hi,

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We look forward to hearing from you soon, and we send our apologies for this automated intrusion onto your talk page!

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A humble request

Hello, a long time ago you gave me a welcome message on my userpage, thanks for that! Unfortunatly we had some problems after that, and I was pretty new and not the best at improving wikipedia then. Regardless I've kept trying since then and used your criticisms to help improve my editting. And this might be weird, but I don't really know too many other editors on the project and I really need the advice of a good established editor. Since you've helped me out earlier in my editting I'd just like to humbly ask if you can provide help again. I started my first good article review, and I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong or overlooking anything. Is there anyway you can just glance over my review quickly and see if there is anything I can add to help the editors improve their GA candidate? My review is located at Talk:George_Rogers_Clark/GA1. Anyway, if you don't want to help then I understand too, everyone is pretty busy, haha! Glad to talk to you again after a few months. --Banime (talk) 19:06, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

That's okay I think I got the hang of it. Thanks anyway! --Banime (talk) 18:50, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

AIP

The Daily Kos is not a reliable source. If you want to discuss the inclusion of this contencious issue go to talk and present your reasoning. We already have the offical statement from the AIP, and your pushing of rumors that she was a member is in violation of WP:BLP. Arzel (talk) 00:11, 18 September 2008 (UTC)